Vertical KM

Australia

Join the 5km Vertical KM challenge in Australia with a 1000m ascent. Finish in under 70 mins for an achievement and gift.

Points available

2000

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Structure

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The expedition

Overview

Complete a Vertical KM (VK) within specific constraints to earn 1,000 points, a physical patch, and a special gift. While a traditional VK is a pure ascent, this challenge allows for descent segments to accommodate local geography, provided you hit the elevation and distance targets.

Rules

Distance: Under 5km total distance.
Elevation: Minimum 1,000m total elevation gain.
Time Limit: Maximum 70 minutes total time (elapsed time, no pausing Strava!).
Geography: Since Sydney lacks sufficiently high single-climb mountains, you may include descents. For example: 700m up over 3km, 300m down over 1km, and 300m up over the final 1km.

Rewards

1,000 Hikezilla Points.
Physical Vertical KM patch.
Special finisher gift (distributed after the challenge ends).
Vertical KM Achievement.

Resources & Suggestions

Location Hint: This can be accomplished in the Blue Mountains, NSW.
Certified Events: Check out the Kunanyi Mountain Run — Australia’s only certified vertical km run.

Your objectives

Record and submit a run that meets the vertical kilometer requirements.

Submit Activity Proof

Upload a screenshot or link to your activity showing 1,000m+ gain, <5km distance, and <70min total time.

Proof: external link· 2000 pts

Patches & badges

Complete this challenge to earn a Hikezilla patch (badges coming soon).

Recent completions

Soon: see fellow members who recently finished this quest.